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Grammy Hall of Fame and a posthumous mention on this upcoming weekend!

Dear Recording Academy, I am asking you to please write about and mention live about Danny Woods on your live broadcast this weekend!

Danny Woods formerly of the Chairmen of The Board passed away on January 12th, 2018 at his home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was 75. The 7 octave performer had an infectious smile and an electric presence. One fan remembers him being on stage and jumping off of a trailer. “Chairmen Of The Board, one of the most popular Detroit acts in the early ’70’s, had a top 10 hit with “Give me Just a Little More Time,” as well as several Top 10 hits on the R&B Singles chart, including “Pay To The Piper,” “Chairmen Of The Board” and “Finder’s Keepers.” Grammys

My father-in-law also has a rare and coveted Aries album.

The most searched songs on Shazam are “Down At The Beach,” “You Had Me Fooled,” “Do Right,” “Pay To The Piper,” and “Back To The Beach.”

I am confident that his gospel albums will do the same!

I also call upon the beach community to hashtag #DannyWoodsChairmenOfTheBoardGrammys to get the attention of the Recording Academy and the Billboard Awards #DannyWoodsChairmenOfTheBoardBillboardAwards in hopes that they mention him! Lastly I challenge you to petition your mayors to create a Danny Woods day in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Atlanta, Detroit and North Carolina. Thank you

I wanted to create what I did not see. I remember uttering these words in 2015 while dining in the Blue Bangkok restaurant on Boylston Street in Boston. My friend Dean Nights and I discussed my busy life of pulling clothes for VIP’s and creating a total lifestyle experience that included fine dining and clubbing for the VIP’s all while I attended my full time job. During this time I needed and refered services to some of the people in this post for nails, hair, and graphics. I told Dean that I wanted a place where my talented friends like him and myself could be highlighted. So here we are with this mega post for the month of August. (Dean Knights is a tailor to the stars and aristocrats.)

I present to you the talented professionals in my circle with experience that ranges from music, graphic design, fashion and beauty who are making a difference in their respective fields.

Album art created by BenjiRichDesigns

Album art created by BenjiRichDesigns

Album art created by BenjiRichDesigns

Album art created by BenjiRichDesigns

BenjiRichDesigns Valentine Day gift to his fiancé this is currently my screen saver

Mawd Panda jumping the moon on his BMX in all white Yeezy’s

Kimbo Slice Art by BenjiRichDesigns

BenjiRichDesigns volunteered to create 3D printed prosthetic hands for children in need for a handathon

BenjiRichDesigns T-Shirts that I wear with my Chanel

Art Director BenjiRichDesigns

BenjiRich’s Graphic Design degree, and illustration (logo and branding) speciality afforded him the opportunity to perfectly marry with his motion graphics, videography, and 3D design background. During his tenure with an undisclosed agency his clients included the NBA, New Balance, and Reebok. Aside from being my personal web designer Richard also designed the backdrop for a live text to screen background during the Kevin Hart NBA Allstar 2016 after party in Toronto. BenjiRichDesigns was also the Art director for VIP jewelry in Toronto, created logo/branding, and marketing videos for an indie record label by the name of globe trotta records in Los Angeles. Upcoming projects for this media expert are, vinyl toys, a clothing line and his uppermidsole blog that I will expand on when it launches.

*Fun Fact did you know that a BenjiRichDesigns t-shirt was custom made and expedited for a movie star while he was filming in Boston?

In my world, we the community are on international tours styled by me, receiving life time achievement awards, walking red carpets, nominated for Grammys, charting music billboards and getting inducted into the Music Hall of Fame! My fashion expertise is put to use and my music ear is called. Jorge Milliano and Benji Rich told me to add myself on here! I prefer to be behind the scenes!

Different phases of my website will be introduced in many capsules, I am not one thing I have been trained in many areas and will exercise my talents. Read more about me in my bio!

Belinda Munro

Vincent and Belinda Founders of Jazz Houston

President Bill Clinton and International Singer Belinda Munro

Belinda Munro

This is an exciting year for International singer and song writer Belinda Munro! She married her soul mate Vincent Gardner and their love story was featured in the Munaluchi Bride Magazine. Belinda and Vincent are about to embark upon their August 2017 Australian Tour. When Belinda is not on stage backing up Grammy award winning artists or singing at private charity functions and galas she is working on her long awaited album and building Jazz Houston the Arts organization that she and her husband founded.

“Belinda’s voice is angelic. Her sultry and uplifting vocals are enough to feed your soul”

NY Post

To learn more about Belinda Munro visit www.BelindaMunro.com

Follow Belinda on Instagram @Iambelindamunro

Shellee Mendes and Oprah Winfrey article in the Boston Globe & Mail

Photo from Braintree www.Wicked Local.com

Shellee Mendes and Malcolm Butler

Shellee Mendes Salon Monet

Hard work should never go unnoticed! Salon Monet owner Shellee Mendes’ photo was recently inducted into the African American Museum on Joy Street, Boston Ma. Shortly after celebrating this occasion she had a once in a lifetime experience of meeting Media Mogul Oprah Winfrey. When she is not working on movie sets or in Salon Monet you will find Shellee volunteering or attending fundraisers.

The Salon Monet staff are one of the most sought after hair stylists in Back Bay. Services that they provide are highlights, blow dry, hair extensions, hair cut, eyelash extensions and many more.

To book an appointment at this award winning salon please visit www.SalonMonet.com or 176 Newbury St, Boston, Ma
Follow salon Monet on Instagram @SalonMonet @ShelleeMendes
To read more about Shellee Mendes visit

Follow Alec on Instagram @TheLegendReal and read his current post on www.thecompoundblog.com

Glam Expressway in Dumbo, Brooklyn

Glam Expressway

The Shiloh Statement Necklace

Glam Expressway

Glam Expressway Lindsay Stuart

Business Mogul Lindsay Stuart is taking the world by storm!
This busy wife and mother of two girls, is a host on HSN and has a record for selling over $12,000 Tortuga Rum Cakes during a short period of time.
You should get to know her because she is also a talented makeup artist and founder of Glam Expressway accessories/clothing boutique in Dumbo Brooklyn. With her celebrity following you may never know who you will see shopping in Glam Expressway. When Lindsay is not jet setting for work, with girlfriends or family you will see Glam Expressway featured in Cosmo, Latina, Huffington Post, The A-List, Celebuzz, ET, OK and In Touch Magazine.

André creates handmade couture fascinators and hats. His Atelier hat making approach has his clients flocking to him like bees on honey. Andre’s work was most recently photographed during our dear friends Belinda Munro and Vincent Gardner’s wedding.

For inquiries visit André on https://m.facebook.com/DesignsbyAndre/

John Golden

Super Nova John Golden

Shoe Specialist and Stylist for a luxury retailer

John is an international socialite known for his eclectic fashion and Basquiat dreadlocks. I first met him at a Gucci Ghost party in Boston. His approach to fashion is to break down gender specific clothing. When John is not in London or Japan you can find him inside the most coveted invitation only Fashion parties.
How to contact him? John prefers not to have a social media account however you will find him photographed in local magazines. This supernova makes his appearance everywhere and slowly hides into obscurity until he is ready to resurge. In the above photo I decided to photograph his aesthetics from behind to get a candid view of him on the go!

Mr. Phillips and Jorge Milliano

Dj 38 and Mr. Phillips

Jowell, J Balvin and Randy

Luny Tunes & Baby Ranks

Frankie J Obsession (No Es Amor) featuring Baby Bash

Reggaeton Artist, Song Writer and Music Producer Mr. Phillips

Mr. Phillips is a highly sought after song writer, artist and music producer. Raised in Santurce Puerto Rico, and born in Rio Piedras to a Puerto Rican mother and Trinidadian father. Alvin better known as Mr.Phillips’ melodic yet raspy voice captured the hearts of millions with his “Spatoanglish” fusion of Jamaican patois and Spanish in his lyrics. Working with Francisco Saldaña (Luny) from Luny Tunes allowed his work to be featured on a CD compilation called Mas Flow2 with Frankie J for the hit song Obsession (No Es Amor). Chart topping artists that received Mr. Phillips magic touch are Angel López, Alexis Y Fido, Mr. Vegas, Dmanti, Notch, Baby Ranks, Cobra, Jay Sean, Tito El Bambino, Tony Dize, Wisin y Yandel, Don Omar, El Rookie, Cynthia Antigua, Eddy Lover, Flex, Kevin Little, Yaga and Mackie. Mega producers who worked with Mr.Phillips are Nely “The secret weapon,” Tainy, Nesty, Bones, Eliel, Luny Tunes, Preacher, Anx and Jorge Milliano. We look forward to the completion of his new Album and the Vertigo album by Jorge Milliano.

Visit Mr. Phillips on www.soundcloud.com/Mr-Phillips

To hear the new song that he wrote for J Balvin Featuring Jowell Y Randy visit https://m.soundcloud.com/jorgemilliano/j-balvin-feat-jowell-randy-bonita-jorge-milliano-remix

Follow Mr. Phillips on Instagram @officialmrphillips

Jorge Milliano

Jorge on a secret location in Star Island

Jorge “Jorge” Milliano

Guelostar and Ivy Queen

Jorge Milliano

You know his chart topping hits and the star studded artists who he’s worked with. Since our last post (read La Musica Part 2) Jorge flew back to Miami to produce a song for J Balvin Featuring Jowell Y Randy. Spring 2017 Jorge and I kept on telling each other that it is going to be a cruel summer because our schedules were booked. My schedule consisted of styling, consultations, scouting locations for designers and clothes for the talent that I work with and for Jorge it was a back to back summer of producing. Just last week one of his dreams came true recently by working with Jamaican reggae legend General Degree. Expect to hear new music from General Degree, Mr. Phillip’s EPK and Jorge’s Vertigo Album later on this year.

Jennifer owns Jennifer Nails on 161 and 224 Newbury Street. Services provided range from waxing, manicure and pedicure, hosting celebratory events (weddings, birthdays). Giving back to her community by supporting her favorite charities is very dear to her as shown above. Visit Jennifer’s Nails this summer. Tell her that Natalie from Luxshop4u referred you!